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Mr Nangla - 16 Apr 2004 00:16 GMT

Hey,

Could someone explain to me the function of a 'clicker', I've heard they use
it to train big cats, how would you trian your kittie with one?

Sonny
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TCS - 16 Apr 2004 00:39 GMT

>Hey,

>Could someone explain to me the function of a 'clicker', I've heard they use
>it to train big cats, how would you trian your kittie with one?

Does the name pavlov ring a bell?

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Laura R. - 16 Apr 2004 00:57 GMT

circa Thu, 15 Apr 2004 18:39:54 -0500, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
TCS (The-Central-Scrutinizer@p.o.b.o.x.com) said,

> >Hey,
>
> >Could someone explain to me the function of a 'clicker', I've heard they use
> >it to train big cats, how would you trian your kittie with one?
>
> Does the name pavlov ring a bell?

No pun intended, I'm sure...

Laura

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Mr Nangla - 16 Apr 2004 14:44 GMT

no?

Sonny

> circa Thu, 15 Apr 2004 18:39:54 -0500, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
> TCS (The-Central-Scrutinizer@p.o.b.o.x.com) said,
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
> I am Dyslexia of Borg,
> Your a.s will be laminated.

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Steve G - 16 Apr 2004 15:58 GMT

> >Hey,
>
> >Could someone explain to me the function of a 'clicker', I've heard they use
> >it to train big cats, how would you trian your kittie with one?
>
> Does the name pavlov ring a bell?

No.

Now, if you'll excuse me I must (dribble) go and (dribble) wipe this
mysterious drool off my chin (dribble).

Steve.

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kaeli - 16 Apr 2004 15:30 GMT

> Hey,
>
> Could someone explain to me the function of a 'clicker', I've heard they use
> it to train big cats, how would you trian your kittie with one?

Clickers are used as a bridge for positive reinforcement, much like the
whistles in dolphin training.
You "load" the clicker by clicking and giving food in rapid succession.
The click means a treat is coming and "marks" the behavior while you're
fishing for a treat. This prevents inadvertent reinforcement for the
wrong behavior. Like if you ask a dog to sit and give it a treat, it may
already be getting up to get the treat, so getting up is what was really
rewarded. Eventually, the click itself becomes a primary reinforcer.

A lot more can be found here.
http://aolsvc.petplace.aol.com/articles/artShow.asp?artID=1740
http://directory.google.com/Top/Recreation/Pets/Training/Clicker_Trainin
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MIKE - 16 Apr 2004 15:50 GMT

I use a small hand bell. When I put down the cat's food dish, I ring
the bell. I figure that if Tiger accidentally got out, ringing the bell
would bring him home. Amber isn't interested in going out.

-MIKE

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equalizer - 16 Apr 2004 23:42 GMT

>I use a small hand bell. When I put down the cat's food dish, I ring
>the bell. I figure that if Tiger accidentally got out, ringing the bell
>would bring him home. Amber isn't interested in going out.
>
> -MIKE

What a cool idea!

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